LONG JOHNS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

long johns

plural noun

Definition of long johns

as in boxer shorts

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outerwear

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Recent Examples of long johns Some dressed as their favorite superheroes, others in their long johns, while the bravest runners just wore fur bikinis and jockstraps. — Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025 Therefore, this kind of underwear, the long johns style, evolved very naturally into boxing gear. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 A number of thru-hikers, climbers, kayakers, skiers, and runners wrote to me over the years, but their problems weren’t about, say, the best way to dry long johns over a campfire. — Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025 Hanna Andersson also has beautiful Menorah pajamas for women, Menorah long johns for men and a toddler onesie. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for long johns

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boxer shorts

Plural Noun

The cotton-and-bamboo blend feels buttery-soft and breathable, while the relaxed tee and boxer shorts are comfortable enough for sleeping or slow mornings around the house.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
From there, my summer shopping list continues with a vacation-ready dress from Ulla Johnson and lots of cotton separates—Leset’s breezy boxer shorts are my ideal beach-to-street buy.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026

Definition of boxer shorts

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long johns

long-lived

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